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JEFFERSON CITY – During Wednesday’s, May 20, COVID-19 briefing, Gov. Mike Parson announced the launch of a new COVID-19 dashboard containing Missouri-specific data from across the state.
Missouri recorded 11,232 cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, according to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. The number of cases is up by 152 from 11,080 on Tuesday, resulting in a 1.4% increase.
JEFFERSON CITY – During Tuesday’s, May 19, COVID-19 briefing, Gov. Mike Parson emphasized the importance of COVID-19 testing to economic recovery in Missouri.
KEARNEY — Due to concerns over public gatherings and social distancing guidelines in place by Clay County in light of COVID-19, Kearney city leaders decided Monday, May 18, to cancel the Kearney Amphitheater’s 2020 summer entertainment schedule as well as the annual July 3 fireworks celebration.
Amanda Lubinski
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Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick wants Missourians to enter the MO Money Sweepstakes before June 4. The sweepstakes will give away $100,000 in MOST 529 contributions. The first drawing took place Friday, May 15, and the final drawing will be June 4.
Life might be slowly getting back to normal, but a number of things we anticipated won’t be happening now. The expired prescription-drug drop off: Once a year in my area, the drug store turns its parking lot over to an organization that collects and destroys old drugs.
JEFFERSON CITY – Gov. Mike Parson announced on Wednesday, May 13, a series of testing priorities designed to detect and rapidly contain potential COVID-19 outbreaks as the state gradually reopens its economy.
SMTIHVILLE — Parents, teachers, school staff and dozens of community members gathered along a graduate car parade route to show support for Smithville's graduating class of 2020 Friday, May 8.
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The Missouri National Guard is collecting used N-95 masks at 13 collection points from around the state for delivery to a central decontamination site.
SMITHVILLE — City of Smithville workers will begin water main replacement Monday, May 4.
Sean Roberts
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JEFFERSON CITY – Gov. Mike Parson announced the first phase of the “Show Me Strong Recovery” Plan outlining how Missouri will gradually begin to reopen economic and social activity on Monday, May 4, during Monday’s, April 27, COVID-19 briefing.
During these uncertain times when so many are ill, have lost their jobs and are frightened about what the future may hold, it’s easy to feel hopeless or become depressed. Remember, even though things may look bleak, have faith that this too shall pass, that you’re not alone, and that help is…
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Editor’s Note: This is one story in a series that sheds light on the local economic impact of the novel coronavirus and related shutdowns on Northland industries.
Col. Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announced the patrol is extending the suspension of all written and skills-based driver road testing at all locations until April 27.
Most major airlines have trimmed their flight schedules as the number of passengers have dropped significantly amid concerns surrounding the spread of the coronavirus.
KEARNEY — Like many other community events, in an effort to help prevent the spread of possible novel coronavirus infections, Kearney Business Group canceled the Home, Health and Business Expo, scheduled to take place Saturday, March 28, at Kearney High School.
LIBERTY — Stacey Yahne has been with Crowley Furniture for 24 years. She took a small hiatus when she had her two children, but for her career, Crowley has been home.
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KEARNEY — Due to concerns over public gatherings and social distancing guidelines in place by Clay County in light of COVID-19, Kearney city leaders decided Monday, May 18, to cancel the Kearney Amphitheater’s 2020 summer entertainment schedule as well as the annual July 3 fireworks celebration.
Amanda Lubinski
Managing Editor of News & Content
The Missouri Department of Conservation will hold Free Fishing Days on June 6 and 7.
LIBERTY — The Liberty Limb Yard will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 3 pm., Thursday, May 28, noon to 7 p.m., Friday, May 29 and 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 30.
The Missouri Department of Conservation seeks public input on a proposed limited and highly regulated hunting season for black bears limited to Missouri residents. The MDC will take initial public comments through June 5.
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The Missouri High School Baseball Coaches Association released its 2020 academic all-state teams and 18 area baseball players made the list.
SMITHVILLE — The Smithville girls soccer team lost its only senior starter in January when returning all-state selection Mahlee Wohlford tore her ACL during her basketball season.
LIBERTY — Liberty point guard Olivia Nelson was selected as a finalist for the DiRenna Award given to the top high school boy and girl basketball players in the Kansas City Area.
SMITHVILLE — Smithville wrestler Devan Lewis announced his commitment to continue his career on the mat at McKendree University in Lebanon, Illinois.
LIBERTY — The Liberty North girls track and field team were confident heading into this season. The Eagles hoped to not only repeat as conference and district champions, but head coach David Chatlos felt like the team could break as many as nine school records this season.
SMITHVILLE — Warriors pitcher Jonah Palmer announced his commitment to play baseball at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin.
KEARNEY — When coronavirus forced school closures for the rest of the school year, administrators and teachers scrambled to adapt lesson plans for virtual instruction and help students checkout electronics to complete schoolwork online.
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The unrelenting barrage of bad news and stress can have a negative impact on both your body and your mind. Need a boost? According to recent research, some foods have the same effect on your body as taking a prescription mood-enhancing drug.
Baking bread is just plain fun when your preschoolers shape prepared dough into adorable bear shapes. Toss in simple math along the way too, as your pint-size bakers divide the dough into halves, fourths and even sixths to form the bear’s arms, legs and snout. They’ll watch the dough rise be…
Has your Meals on Wheels expanded their service? In a number of areas, the program has taken on more volunteers or widened the area they cover, having received grants and other funding, giving more seniors the opportunity to have meals delivered. If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, those …
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A country learns about itself in a crisis, and one revelation in the coronavirus emergency is that we can’t make our own penicillin. The first patient successfully treated with the antibiotic was a woman suffering from sepsis in a Connecticut hospital in 1942. Her treatment took up half the …
The Surrender
Voting by mail should replace voting at the polls in its entirety. Two institutions that can definitely be trusted are the County Board of Elections and the United States Postal Service.
After months of study, discussion and hearing from people all over the state, the legislature has approved the state’s operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
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